Should I see V For Vendetta?

[Binker]

I, like many others, like the comic, the V mask, the theme, etc. and for a long time now, didn't bother, didn't care for, didn't want to watch the film. My brother did, and liked it, and got the DVD (which is behind me as we speak, and has been there since...late 2005). Of course, he hasn't (I think) read the comic, but that was the reason why I didn't want to see this film: I know they changed things. And that's making me a hypocrite because I enjoyed the film version of Watchmen, and I'm the one who would say that change is good because it offers new, fresh ideas, on topics relating to movies, comics, whatever it is. But it's here that I draw the line, maybe because I know what they changed, and I prefer the comic better already and don't want to watch the film so I can avoid being disappointed. Examples would be: the ending (except for the multiple Vs), the government being more based on the criticism of the Bush administration, and V's speech on TV which is inferior compared to the comic, naming a few.

I don't know, maybe it's fear, or maybe I'm right. That's why I'm asking on here towards you guys: should I just take a deep breath, maybe suck it up, and watch the film version of V For Vendetta, or should I follow my gut and ignore it?

The poll was added so I can get a clear answer visually, not just on posts.

 

[Tanin]

Yes the comic is way better... but Hugo Weaving and Stephen Fry makes this whole film worth watching for me. I personally tell people to watch it, imo as a stand alone film it is worth watching.

 

[Broseph44]

Def watch it

 

[Batman jr.]

Hm, I found it dull and John Hurt's totally wasted. Hugo Weaving was perfectly cast though.

 

[Thundercrack85]

I found the film rather... well, not exactly subtle about its message. And some of the story's political elements were so over the top... like, deaths camps in the UK, gays literally being rounded up... And the villain's name is Chancellor Sutler... Surprised they didn't give the villains German accents. It was all too much.

Still, it was a memorable film, with some very well done scenes.

 

[The Strategos]

I love this movie! Never read the comic but it is undoubtedly much more sophisiticated and morally ambivalent than the film. However, there is some excellent set pieces, the plot rattles along and the acting is superb - I especially liked Tim Piggot-Smith as Mr. Creedy. Absolutely horrible !

 

[jonathancrane]

Ugh. The only part of the film that worked was the cast -who are excellent, but wasted by a terrible script. And that assessment is being kind.

 

[Lord Fanny]

Honestly, I really didn't enjoy the movie much at all. A lot of people praise Hugo's V, which is warranted yeah, but the rest of the movie didn't do anything for me. I think by about the time the pseudo-Hitler dude showed up, I was pretty done with it (Is that a spoiler? I'll risk it since I think he comes into the movie pretty early anyway).

 

[El Payaso]

Haven't read the comics. But saw the movie twice. In 2008 and 2012. First time it didn't make any impact on me. Second time I found it much much better.

See it.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

It's a must see for anyone with a rebellious or subversive bone in there body.

 

[jonathancrane]

Or without a functioning brain.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

It's not dumb and it's not high art but it does raise important issues about the emerging police state.

The execution may be questionable but the important message is still present and relevant.

 

[The Strategos]

Well said MessiahDecoy123!

 

[S. Grundy]

I think it's slightly better than the book, though it loses points for really dropping the whole anarchy angle.

 

[Franklin Richards]

I watch it every November 5th. The story of Valerie Page makes me cry every time.

 

[Roose Bolton]

It may not be a great adaption of the comic, but it's a pretty great film on its own.

 

[The Guard]

V FOR VENDETTA is one of those rare films that isn't a great adaption of its source material in places, but still manages to be a very good film.

I think it's slightly better than the book, though it loses points for really dropping the whole anarchy angle.

How so?

 

[S. Grundy]

From what I remember, it really just kinda glosses over that aspect at the end. I just think more could have been done in that aspect.

 

[The Strategos]

It does. I think that it changed the battle from facism v. ararchy to nizism v. liberal democracy.

 

[Franklin Richards]

Wrong. It has nothing to do with liberalism. It's about fascism.

 

[Octoberist]

watch it

 

[Slushy]

I liked it. Hugo was great. My only gripes:

Spoiler

I was expecting V to finally confront and kill Chancellor Sutler in brutal fashion, but instead he gets kidnapped and shot by his right hand man. Talk about anti-climatic!

In the book's ending, Evey takes over as the new V. I wish that happened in the movie.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Really, a poll? It's a movie. Watch a few minutes, don't like it, close the window, and do something else.

 

[PSYLENTGuardian]

If you see it, don't expect it to be 100% faithful to the comic. I like it, though, and I found the message fairly straightforward.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Wrong. It has nothing to do with liberalism. It's about fascism.

I think he meant Nazism vs liberal democracy. Liberalism isn't the same as liberal democracy. America and modern-day Germany are liberal democracies.